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“The illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia and the aggression in eastern Ukraine constitute grave violations of international law, challenge world security and cause human suffering,” Löfven said.
The prime minister also demanded that Russia investigate the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
– The Russian government must investigate the assassination attempt thoroughly and openly. Those responsible must be brought to justice, he said according to TT.
Löfven also raised the situation in Belarus after the criticized August elections, a speech that, according to Löfven, was neither “free nor fair.”
Pandemic tests resilience
Stefan Löfven further stated that the ongoing corona pandemic illustrates the importance of strengthening international cooperation, especially the UN.
– Times like these put the resilience of our societies and our international cooperation to the test. More than ever, we must work together in solidarity, he said, adding that the pandemic has created both opportunities to strengthen cooperation towards a modern and inclusive UN, but also the opportunity to build better and more resilient societies.
In his speech, the Prime Minister stated that Sweden supports the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against covid-19 and cooperation between world leaders from various nations to ensure fair and global access. to a future vaccine.
– No one is safe until everyone is safe. Ensuring access to vaccines is a global challenge that requires international cooperation and solidarity.
Fossil Free Sweden
In his speech, Stefan Löfven also highlighted climate change, calling it one of the world’s most urgent problems.
– We must reshape our societies and reduce emissions. Sweden strives to be the first fossil-free welfare nation, but we welcome all competition to fight for that place, he said.
